About

Saint John’s Program for Real Change, located in Sacramento, California, supports women in crisis and their children through a comprehensive 12-18 month residential program developed to help them build a successful new life for themselves and their families.

Since 1985, Saint John’s has given more than 30,000 formerly homeless women and children the essential tools to change the trajectory of their lives. But real change is never easy.

About the Program

Program residents commit to our long-term, all-encompassing program, covering every facet of their lives.

She must examine her life, past and future, and receive in-depth counseling and mental health services.

She must be dedicated to achieving and maintaining sobriety.

She must further her education and learn vital life skills.

She must participate in employment training at one of our social enterprises to build work ethic and on-the-job skills.

All of this together sets them up for a successful new life and career once they exit our red doors.

Learn More About Our Program

Our History

Saint John’s began in 1985 on the front steps of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sacramento. On a mission to unleash the potential of women and children in crisis, we grew from a 30-day emergency shelter to a comprehensive and integrated continuum of care for women in crisis and their children.

The Impact

As the largest residential program for formerly homeless women and their children, we serve up to 550 women and children each year. For each family we serve, we provide about 675 comprehensive service hours for every month they are with us.

Meet Our Team

Every member of our team is dedicated to the success of our program residents. Our board members and staff leaders bring unrivaled business acumen to help Saint John’s run smoothly, holding the best interest of our clients close to their hearts.

Partners

The Saint John’s team is forever grateful to wonderfully generous partners who allow us to serve more women and children and do so more effectively. Learn more about our current partners and what a partnership with us entails.

Transparency

Your trust matters to us. That’s why we keep all of our financials, tax documents and impact reports out in the open. See how we spend donations, grants and other income.

We Want to Hear From You

Have a question, comment or message for our team? Reach out to us through our contact information or drop us a line through the contact form. We love hearing from our community!

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